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According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 187,000 men will
learn this year that they have prostate cancer. For many of them,
deciding how to treat the disease "" or even whether to treat it
"" isn't easy. They can't simply plug variables, such as
likelihood of a cure and future quality of life, into a complex
mathematical equation and solve for x, their ideal
treatment. Even after they read their pathology report, seek
second opinions, and research treatment options online, many
remain confused. Inevitably, that prompts the question: "What
would you do, Doctor?"

Unfortunately, with a shortage of definitive data proving one
therapy superior to another, financial motives might
influence the physician's response. With reimbursements from
insurers falling, physicians under economic pressure may subtly
steer patients toward the treatment with the highest
reimbursement rate. Similarly, institutions that launch new
facilities with state-of-the-art technology may over-promote the
technology to recoup their investment, even if that particular
technology has not been thoroughly evaluated.

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Staying active with joint pain

It's important to keep joints moving, even if you're dealing with pain from arthritis or an overuse injury. Try these joint-friendly options for physical activity: an elliptical trainer; a stationary bike (recumbent or upright); tai chi; swimming, water aerobics, or water walking; a rowing machine; short walks throughout the day, instead of a long walk.